The Tennessee Volunteers are coming off a College Football odds bye week. Following their road win against the Oklahoma Sooner. It was a bittersweet homecoming for Vols head coach Josh Heupel. To illuminate, Heupel quarterbacked OU to a national championship and later served as its offensive coordinator before being fired. Since then, he has been bitter at Oklahoma. This week brings a potentially tricky road game at Arkansas. The Razorbacks are improved this season but are coming off a close loss against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Razorbacks’ competitive level has been vastly superior compared to the 2023 season.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 5, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | DWR Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Tennessee U | -13½ -110 | 59½ -115 | -525 |  |
| Arkansas | +13½ -110 | 59½ -105 | +420 | |
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Tennessee Volunteers Team Overview
Last game, the Tennessee Volunteers won 25-15 against the Oklahoma Sooners as 5.5-point road favorites. The game went under the online wagering total of 57. Tennessee has a record of 4-0 straight up, 4-0 against the spread, and 3-1 over/under the total. Tennessee ranks 3rd for total offense, 33rd for passing, 4th for rushing, and 1st for scoring. Defensively, they rank 1st overall, 4th against the pass, 2nd against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Tennessee ranks 44th for fewest turnovers lost and 99th for takeaways.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel won in his return to Oklahoma. Namely, Nico Iamaleava passed for 194 yards to help the Volunteers defeat the Sooners 25-15 on Saturday night. Overall, Dylan Sampson ran for 92 yards and a touchdown. While Dont’e Thornton Jr. had a 66-yard touchdown reception. And then Bru McCoy had four catches for 92 yards for the Volunteers. Tennessee held Oklahoma to 222 yards in the Sooners’ first-ever SEC game.
Accordingly, it wasn’t the up-tempo style one might expect from a Heupel-coached team. Tennessee had the ball for nearly 36 minutes and rode its defense. Tennessee led 22-3 when Hawkins led the Sooners down the field and found Barnes for a 2-yard touchdown pass. Next, the extra point failed after a personal foul penalty turned it into a 35-yard kick. That ended Tennessee’s run of 19 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown, dating back to last season. The Volunteers closed it out and earned a quality road win to start league play. Correlate that the offense was solid. Despite struggling with injuries to starting offensive tackles Lance Heard and John Campbell Jr.
Arkansas Razorbacks Team Overview
Last game, the Arkansas Razorbacks lost 21-17 against the Texas A&M Aggies as 6.5-point dogs. The game went under the total of 50.5. Arkansas has a record of 3-2 straight up, 4-1 against the spread, and 3-2 over/under the total. Arkansas ranks 13th for total offense, 27th for passing, 21st for rushing, and 33rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 47th overall, 89th against the pass, 22nd against the rush, and 45th for points allowed. Also, Arkansas ranks 118th for fewest turnovers lost and 23rd for takeaways.
Tennessee at Arkansas SBG Free Picks
Certainly, Tennessee will draw most of the casual College Football odds action. Sharps will consider Arkansas based on its status as a large home dog that might offer value. Arkansas should stay within the number and possibly get upset.
Tennessee at Arkansas SBG Best Bet: Arkansas Razorbacks.